logo
episode-header-image
Nov 2018
24m 2s

56. How Rejection Holds You Back in Busi...

KARA LOEWENTHEIL
About this episode
tail spinning
Up next
Yesterday
507. Coaching Hotline: Why Feedback Sends You Into a Shame Spiral
Does receiving feedback make you spiral into shame, anxiety, or self-doubt? In this Coaching Hotline episode, I answer a listener who struggles to separate her self-worth from professional critique. You'll hear why those intense feelings are actually avoided emotions showing up, ... Show More
4m 4s
Jul 2
506. How a Sandwich Can Rescue - or Ruin - Your Life
If you’ve ever eaten a sandwich when you really wanted dumplings, turned down help you needed, or stayed silent in a meeting because it felt safer to bite your tongue, listen in. Your brain focuses on the short-term pain of asking for what you want and the anxiety or shame that f ... Show More
17m 5s
Jun 30
505. Coaching Hotline: What Humility Actually Means & Why You Wear Makeup (and Whether It Matters)
Why do we wear makeup, and does it even matter? In this Coaching Hotline episode, I answer a listener question about makeup and body image. I explain why wearing makeup is a personal choice and often a form of self-expression, not a reflection of whether you have done the inner w ... Show More
11m 38s
Recommended Episodes
Sep 2025
Fear of Rejection
Fear of rejection is one of the biggest hurdles in dating, often holding people back from putting themselves out there or forming deeper connections. In this episode, we unpack where this fear comes from, how it ties into past experiences and self-worth, and why rejection is not ... Show More
46m 42s
Jan 2025
684 Stop Letting Fear of Rejection Drive Your Life With These Simple Steps
tail spinning
21m 32s
Jun 2022
#13: How to Navigate the Fear of Rejection
<p>In this episode, we&apos;re diving into the fear of rejection. Rejection is something so many of us struggle with, but for some people it can be really debilitating. We&apos;ll discuss how to navigate the fear of rejection and how this fear interfaces with other behaviours lik ... Show More
14m 57s
Dec 2023
How to Stop FEARING Rejection
In this empowering episode, we’re tackling the formidable challenge of overcoming the fear of rejection. Rejection is a natural part of life, and it’s time to transform the way we perceive and respond to it. Get ready to revolutionize your relationship with rejection and embark o ... Show More
16m 33s
Jan 2024
How to Overcome Rejection
<p>Ever felt that jittery butterfly storm in your belly when you're about to ask for something big? That's what we're tackling today. Whether it's in business, love, or just asking your neighbor if you can kick a soccer ball in their yard, rejection is a part of life.</p><p>Here' ... Show More
21m 1s
Aug 2025
The Guide to Overcoming What's Stopping You
This week, Ellie dives into the fears that hold us back—fear of failure, fear of embarrassment, and fear of what other people might think. She unpacks how easily we let others’ opinions steer us away from our dreams and passions. But why do people, even ourselves, try to dim our ... Show More
17m 2s
Jul 2023
4 Ways to Stop Fearing Rejection and Start Feeling Confident
When you see an attractive woman you’d love to meet, fear of rejection likely holds you back. “What if she doesn’t like me?,” you think. Or if you want to go for a first-date kiss, the R-word paralyzes you, and you worry, “What if she turns away?” Hello, Friend Zone. In dating, f ... Show More
36m 31s
Jan 2023
#146: Overcoming Rejection and People Not Liking You
<p>This was a HARD topic to talk about… no one likes feeling rejected because it threatens our #1 desire as human beings: the need to be accepted for who we are. Here is how to deal with rejection in a self-aware and self-loving way so that hopefully, other people’s opinions don’ ... Show More
32m 23s
Apr 2021
7 Mindsets to Overcome the Fear That Holds You Back
<p>​Do you feel you’re holding yourself back in life?</p><p>Do you avoid taking risks with people you’re attracted to?</p><p>Do you find yourself shying away from new things in life, new experiences, new possibilities?</p><p>Are there things you’ve been talking about doing in you ... Show More
18m 7s